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Yoruba Language and Culture
Yoruba is a language predominately spoken in West Africa by approximately 20 million people. Ask questions about Yoruba language and culture here.
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What is the meaning of the name jomoke in Yoruba?
The name "Jomoke" in Yoruba means to pamper or to cherish. It conveys the idea of treating someone with tenderness and care.
What does shola mean in Yoruba?
"Shola" is a Yoruba name that means "wealth has come" or "wealth is plenty." It is often used to signify prosperity and blessings.
How do you say gorgeous in Yoruba?
In Yoruba, you would say "Obìnrin àlàídú" for a woman and "Ọkùnrin àlàídú" for a man to express "gorgeous".
What does a dupe mean in Yoruba?
we are grateful
usually meaning 'we are grateful to God'
commonly said as a greeting/response to 'how are you'
How do you say my love in Yoruba?
1. My Love in Yoruba Language is "Ololufe Mi"- This is addressing the person as my Lover. 2. My Love = This can also mean "Ife Mi"
What is the Yoruba meaning of spleen?
A peculiar glandlike but ductless organ found near the stomach or intestine of most vertebrates and connected with the vascular system; the milt. Its exact function in not known., Anger; latent spite; ill humor; malice; as, to vent one's spleen., A fit of anger; choler., A sudden motion or action; a fit; a freak; a whim., Melancholy; hypochondriacal affections., A fit of immoderate laughter or merriment., To dislke.
How do you say Goodbye and Hello in Yoruba?
"Goodbye" is said as "odabo", pronounced like this (O-daboo)
"Hello"- Bawo Ni.
you could also say "i will see you soon" or "see you soon" as short as "Ma ri e laipeh", pronounced like this (Maa~ ri eh lai peh)
The yoruba language has certain characters that are not in the English language, donno how to use these symbols so forgive me for not adding them.
Yes it is. Hello is ago o.
How do you say working in Yoruba?
'n sise [nnnn she-SHAY]
example
i am working mon sise
he is working oun sise
you are working en sise
[add 'n' to the pronoun]
How do i say i am fine thak you in Yoruba?
You can say "Mo wa yin Olufe" in Yoruba, which translates to "I am fine, thank you."
How do you say God help me in Yoruba?
You can say "Oluwa, ran mi lo" in Yoruba, which translates to "God, help me".
How do you say will you marry me in Yoruba?
The phrase "Will you marry me?" in Yoruba is translated as "Ẹ ma ṣe fún mi?"
What are the contrastive analysis of Yoruba and English segmental phonic?
The Yoruba language has fewer vowel sounds than English, with 7-8 vowels compared to English's 15-20. Yoruba has more complex consonant clusters than English, which often has simpler consonant combinations. Additionally, Yoruba has distinct tones that change the meaning of words, while English does not use tones in the same way.
Yoruba what is the meaning of onabiyi in yoruba?
Craft born. Born as a craftman, thai is crafting is the family trait
In what country is Yoruba spoken?
Yoruba is mainly spoken in Nigeria, but also spoken in Togo, Benin and some parts of Ghana (all in west Africa).
How do you say warrior in Yoruba?
One of the translations of warrior in yoruba is "Akin". I'm sure there are other translations.
What does Se o wa dada mean in Yoruba language?
"Se o wa dada" in Yoruba language means "Are you fine?" or "How are you?". It is a common greeting used to ask about someone's well-being.
How do you say good morning in Yoruba?
informal ku aaro [KOO ah-row]
kaaro [KAAH-aah-row]
formal
e ku aaro [eh KOO ah-row]
e kaaro [eh KAAH-aah-row]
How do you say hope all is well in Yoruba?
You say "ẹ ku ọjọ isẹgun" in Yoruba, which translates to "hope all is well."
